Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfait

by | Updated: August 14th, 2025

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It’s rumored that the recipe for the first peanut butter and jelly sandwich appeared in a cooking school magazine in 1901. More than 100 years later, this classic dish is still a beloved combination of flavors for lunch, or even a quick snack. While we love the traditional recipe, we thought it would be fun to borrow the fruity, nutty PB&J flavors for another recipe – this clever, layered parfait!

Enjoy it immediately in a fancy glass or store it in a jar for a lunchbox or on-the-go snack. Not a fan of peanut butter?  Try almond butter or sunflower butter and mix up the jams. Remember to include plenty of seasonal fruit for a healthy and tasty treat. Your inner child will thank you!

Homemade Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfait with Granola and Berries | Vitacost.com/Blog

Homemade Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfait with Granola and Berries | Vitacost.com/Blog
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfait

Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ containers preferred yogurt i.e. almond, coconut or Greek vanilla yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • 8 Tbsp. berry jam divided
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries and cherries divided
  • 8 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter divided

½ cup preferred toppings

Instructions

  1. In small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey and cinnamon. Take half the mixture and split it between four separate jars.
  2. Spoon 1 tablespoon jam into each jar and gently spread on top of yogurt. Take half the berry mixture and split it between the four jars, layering on top of jam.
  3. In each jar, drizzle 1 tablespoon peanut butter on top of berries. Top with 2 tablespoon toppings.
  4. Repeat layering with yogurt, jam, berries, peanut butter and toppings. Store in refrigerator until ready to consume.

Recipe Notes

  • This recipe makes for a great build-your-own parfait station at your kiddo’s next gathering. Offer a variety of yogurts, nut butters, jams, seasonal fruit and toppings and let guests put together their own favorite combinations.
  • Order the ingredients you need to make this recipe at Vitacost.com!

Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfait
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 275mg8%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 6IU0%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.